Year: 2014 Archive

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April 2014 Twin Cities Residential Construction Activity Continues Relatively Flat

Permitting activity for new residential construction showed a slight drop for the month of April 2014, keeping overall year-to-date activity relatively flat. The month saw single-family permits down about three percent, permits down by six percent and units down by nine percent. Year-to-date, permits are also down by less than…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Parade of Homes, Residential Housing permits, Shawn Nelson

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BATC Launches New Home Tour

Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes Opens June 7th, 2014 The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC), is adding a new, ticketed home tour this summer to its portfolio of Parade of Homes properties. Named the Artisan Home Tour, the event will open 25 artisan-quality homes to the public for its…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Home Tour, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Parade of Homes

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Minneapolis Zoning and Planning Committee Votes to Lift Moratorium

Full City Council Vote scheduled on April 11 ROSEVILLE, MN (April 3, 2014)– The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) lauds today’s unanimous decision of the Minneapolis’ Planning and Zoning Committee to recommend to the full council an immediate lifting of the residential construction moratorium currently in effect in…

Posted in Advocacy, General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis City Council, Minneapolis Moratorium, Minneapolis Planning and Zoning Committee, Shawn Nelson

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Lennar Once Again was Twin Cities’ top-volume Residential builder in 2013

Roseville, MN (March 26, 2014) – Results from a recent survey by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) show that Lennar – Minneapolis/St. Paul was the region’s top ranked builder once again in 2013. Lennar has held the top spot since 2006. Rankings are based on annual gross…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Bill Burgess, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, D.R. Horton Inc. - Minnesota, Lennar, Mattamy Homes, Pulte Homes of Minnesota, Ryland Homes, Top 25 Builders List

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Twin Cities Residential Construction Remains Steady

In contrast to the weather this March, local builders kept the residential housing market on a stable track. The month remained virtually unchanged in single-family permitting, but did see an eight percent drop in total units from March 2012, all from the more volatile multi-family market. So far, permits are…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Residential Housing permits, Shawn Nelson

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Home Building Industry Day at the Capitol Planned for March 12th

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities, along with the Builders Association of Minnesota and 13 local home builders associations from outstate Minnesota are hosting Builder Day at the Capitol on March 12th. Some 200 individuals from the home building and remodeling industry across the state will be visiting state…

Posted in Advocacy, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of Minnesota, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Building Codes, Home Indoor Sprinkler Mandate, Metro Growth Policy, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Business Taxes, Minnesota State Capitol, Subcontractor Registration

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Spring 2014 Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® On March 28-30

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (February 28, 2014) — In its 27th year, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase. This spring visitors can tour 73 gorgeous remodeled homes on March 28, 29 and 30th. The homes are open Friday from 1:00…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: Barn Raisings, BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Klein Design & Build, Marvin Windows and Doors, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Remodelers Showcase, Vujovich Design Build, Zack Mohs

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